Basic Pepper-Salt Mix

Title:
Basic Pepper-Salt Mix

Yield:
4 Servings

Categories:
Seasonings




Ingredients:





     2 tb Salt


     1 ts Szechwan peppercorns






  1. Heat salt and peppercorns in a dry skillet oyer medium-low heat. Stir


 or shake the pan constantly until the salt begins to brown and the odor of


 pepper is released (about 5 minutes).


 


  2. Remove mixture from pan and let cool slightly. Crush peppercorns with
a


 rolling pin; then strain through a sieve.


 


  3. Store mixture in a tightly capped jar. Use as a table condiment or dip


 for deep-fried and roasted foods.


 


  NOTE: These mixtures are also known as Fried Salt or Cantonese Salt.


 


  VARIATION: For the peppercoms, substitute either 1 teaspoon ground black


 or white pepper; or 2/3 teaspoon Chinese red pepper.


 


 From ,
ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded


 from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.